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What is the function of an organelle within a cell?
What is the function of an organelle within a cell?
- To control the movement of substances in and out of cells (correct)
- To help in cytoplasmic streaming
- To provide structural support to the cell
- To separate the interior of the cell from the outside environment
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells regarding organelles?
What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells regarding organelles?
- Prokaryotic cells have no organelles while eukaryotic cells have multiple ribosomes
- Prokaryotic cells contain a larger variety of organelles compared to eukaryotic cells
- Eukaryotic cells lack organelles involved in cell division
- Eukaryotic cells have more organelles enclosed by membranes compared to prokaryotic cells (correct)
What is the primary function of the cell membrane in all cells?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane in all cells?
- To allow ions and organic molecules to move in and out of the cell (correct)
- To synthesize proteins for the cell
- To facilitate cytoplasmic streaming
- To provide structural support to the cell
How do plant cells differ from animal cells based on organelles?
How do plant cells differ from animal cells based on organelles?
Where do most cellular activities occur within a cell?
Where do most cellular activities occur within a cell?
Which part of the cytoplasm is NOT held within organelles?
Which part of the cytoplasm is NOT held within organelles?
What is the term used to describe the clear and glassy layer of the cytoplasm?
What is the term used to describe the clear and glassy layer of the cytoplasm?
What is the seat of synthesis of biomolecules like fat, nucleotides, and proteins?
What is the seat of synthesis of biomolecules like fat, nucleotides, and proteins?
What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?
What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?
Which organelle is responsible for exchanging materials between the nucleus and cytoplasm?
Which organelle is responsible for exchanging materials between the nucleus and cytoplasm?
What is chromatin in the context of the nucleus?
What is chromatin in the context of the nucleus?
What is the structure that encloses the entire nucleus in eukaryotic cells?
What is the structure that encloses the entire nucleus in eukaryotic cells?
What organelle is responsible for producing ribosomal RNA?
What organelle is responsible for producing ribosomal RNA?
Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is covered with ribosomes giving it a rough appearance?
Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is covered with ribosomes giving it a rough appearance?
Who first discovered the nucleus inside the eukaryotic cells?
Who first discovered the nucleus inside the eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle is responsible for converting glucose-6-phosphate to glucose?
Which organelle is responsible for converting glucose-6-phosphate to glucose?
Where is the space filled with a watery fluid located?
Where is the space filled with a watery fluid located?
What is the predominant lipid in the outer membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the predominant lipid in the outer membrane of the mitochondria?
Which side of the inner membrane is known as the M-side?
Which side of the inner membrane is known as the M-side?
What structures are found on the inner layer of cristae?
What structures are found on the inner layer of cristae?
Study Notes
Organelle Functions
- Organelles perform specific functions within a cell, such as protein synthesis, energy production, and cell signaling.
Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic Cells
- Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, whereas prokaryotic cells lack these organelles.
Cell Membrane
- The primary function of the cell membrane is to regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell.
Plant vs Animal Cells
- Plant cells have chloroplasts, a cell wall, and a large central vacuole, whereas animal cells lack these organelles.
Cellular Activities
- Most cellular activities occur within the cytoplasm, which is the region between the cell membrane and the nucleus.
Cytoplasmic Components
- The cytosol is the part of the cytoplasm not held within organelles and is a clear, glassy layer.
- Cytosol is the site of many metabolic reactions.
Nucleus
- The nucleus is the seat of synthesis of biomolecules like fat, nucleotides, and proteins.
- The main function of the nucleus is to store genetic information.
- The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane structure called the nuclear envelope.
Nuclear Envelope
- The nuclear envelope is responsible for exchanging materials between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
Chromatin
- Chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins that make up the nucleus.
Nucleolus
- The nucleolus is the organelle responsible for producing ribosomal RNA.
Endoplasmic Reticulum
- The rough endoplasmic reticulum is covered with ribosomes, giving it a rough appearance.
Discovery of Nucleus
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek first discovered the nucleus inside eukaryotic cells.
Other Organelles
- The enzyme that converts glucose-6-phosphate to glucose is located in the cytosol.
- The space filled with a watery fluid is the cytosol.
- The predominant lipid in the outer membrane of the mitochondria is phosphatidylcholine.
- The M-side is the side of the inner membrane of the mitochondria that faces the mitochondrial matrix.
- The inner layer of cristae has finger-like projections called cristae.
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Test your knowledge on the structure and functions of the cell nucleus, including genetic material, proteins, and biosynthesis processes. Identify the main components that make up the nucleus.
